SMJ articles in the category "HIT"

Original Article

HIT-It or Quit It: Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia Testing Appropriateness Using 4T Scoring and Inappropriate Testing Cost Analysis

Objectives: The American Society of Hematology’s 4T scoring system is a validated tool to assess a patient’s probability of having heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) before testing is performed. There is no benefit to testing patients with a low probability 4T score for HIT. This study aimed to assess for inappropriate HIT…

Posted in: Choosing Wisely 2 HIT 2 thrombocytopenia 3

Original Article

Toward a Statewide Health Information Technology Center (Abbreviated Version)

With the passage of The American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009 that includes the Health Care Information Technology for Economic & Clinical Health Act, the opportunity for states to develop a Health Information Technology Center (THITC) has emerged. The Center provides the intellectual, financial, and technical leadership along with…

Posted in: EHR 2 electronic health records 6 health information 2 health information exchange 4 health information technology 2 HIT 2
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